get rid of
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˌɡɛt ˈrɪd əv/ · UK /ˌɡet ˈrɪd əv/
get rid of means: To remove something you do not want, or free yourself from someone or something unpleasant.
verb
To remove something you do not want, or free yourself from someone or something unpleasant.
- Let’s get rid of this rubbish.
- She got rid of her old sofa.
- How can I get rid of this smell?
Questions about get rid of
What does get rid of mean?
To remove something you do not want, or free yourself from someone or something unpleasant.
What is get rid of in other languages?
Türkçe: kurtulmak · Español: deshacerse de · Français: se débarrasser de · Deutsch: loswerden · Italiano: liberarsi di · 日本語: 処分する
How do you pronounce get rid of?
In American English /ˌɡɛt ˈrɪd əv/; in British English /ˌɡet ˈrɪd əv/.
How do you use get rid of in a sentence?
Let’s get rid of this rubbish. She got rid of her old sofa.
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